Categories in Digha
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Digha
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Hotels and motels | 638 |
| Other accommodation | 269 |
| Restaurants | 168 |
| Shopping | 79 |
| Travel agencies | 40 |
Digha Facts
| Area | 0.8 km² |
| Population | 19,207 |
| Male Population | 9,892 (51.5%) |
| Female Population | 9,315 (48.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +185.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +43.7% |
| Median Age | 26.6 years (Male: 26.7, Female: 26.4) |
| Neighborhoods | Gobindabasan, Gadadharpur, New Digha, Palsandapur, Chanpabani |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | India Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 21.62776, 87.51965 |
| Pin Codes | 721463 |
Map of Digha
Interactive Map
Digha Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,727 | 10,638 | 13,369 | 18,362 | 19,207 |
| Population Density | 8,279.4 / km² | 13,092.9 / km² | 16,454.2 / km² | 22,599.4 / km² | 23,639.4 / km² |
Digha Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 37.3% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digha | +173% | +72.6% | +37.3% |
| West Bengal | +87.1% | +38.9% | +18.2% |
| India | +111.1% | +50.6% | +24.5% |
Digha Median Age
Median Age: 26.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digha | 26.6 yrs | 26.4 yrs | 26.7 yrs |
| West Bengal | 26.9 yrs | 26.8 yrs | 27 yrs |
| India | 24.9 yrs | 25.4 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Digha Population Density
Population Density: 23,639 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digha | 19,207 | 0.813 km² | 23,639 / km² |
| West Bengal | 97 million | 85,313.5 km² | 1,137 / km² |
| India | 1,307 million | 3,083,563.4 km² | 424 / km² |
Digha Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1700 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Digha
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Digha
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Digha
Pin Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Digha
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Digha
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Digha CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digha | 13,628 tn | 0.71 tn | 16,773.4 tons/km² |
| West Bengal | 140,075,161 tn | 1.44 tn | 1,641.9 tons/km² |
| India | 1,928,568,344 tn | 1.48 tn | 625.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 13,628 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.71 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 16,773.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (7) |
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
| Cyclone | Medium (5) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Digha
Digha is a seaside resort city in the state of West Bengal, India. It lies in East Midnapore district and at the northern end of the Bay of Bengal. It has a low gradient with a shallow sand beach with gentle waves extending up to 7 km (4.3 mi) in len..
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